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NameTAQUERIA EL QUETZAL MEXICAN STREET #2
Address4431 BROOKSHIRE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/26/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsInspected at regular operating route. Citgo gas station 6100 S. Blvd.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No Repeat: 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. Observed no procedures for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrhea. CDI: Gave updated copy of V/D procedures to PIC.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water at handsink only reaching 86F. PIC stated there was an issue with water heater malfunction. MFU voluntarily closed until water heater can be repaired and hot water provided at least 100F. CDI: water heater was fixed during inspection and water provided at 100F.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation. Observed inside reach-in cooler #1 chicken wings and raw marinated chicken stored above raw beef and raw eggs stored above raw beef. CDI: storage order was corrected.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed sliced tomato, ranch, and cut lettuce inside prep unit 1 > 41F (see temp chart). Observed inside prep unit 2 salsa verde cups over stacked > 41F (see temp chart). Observed inside reach-in cooler #1 cut lettuce, refried beans, pico, and ranch cups > 41F (see temp chart). CDI: all products were iced down and temp dropping during inspection. PIC stated that products that were out of temp were just brought from commissary. Education provided on proper transport and receiving temperatures.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed chicken tacos inside prep unit 2 and cheese pupusas inside cold hold drawer made yesterday without date mark. CDI: properly dated by PIC.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No Repeat: 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed container of oil and 2 containers of spices not labeled.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed hole in screen at back window of unit. Repair. Observed serving window open during inspection. MFU was not serving customers at the time. CDI: window closed during inspection.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf. Observed hot water at 3-comp sink only reaching 86F. PIC stated there was an issue with water heater malfunction. MFU voluntarily closed until water heater can be repaired and hot water provided at least 120F. CDI: water heater was fixed during inspection
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-402.14 Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area.-Pf. Observed grease in containers outside back of unit. Observed hose and mop bucket outside back of unit. CDI: directed MFU to transport wastewater in approved tote back to commissary after service for the day. Remove mop bucket and grease containers and return back to commissary. Further non -compliance will result in permit action on next inspection.